Project Management Director jobs in Trenton, NJ

Project Management Director develops and directs project management operations and strategic planning to meet organizational goals. Provides overall strategic governance for projects by establishing standards, processes, and tools used for effective project delivery. Being a Project Management Director establishes methodologies to set productivity and quality targets and to assess results for all projects. Responds to escalated project issues that may impede project delivery and coordinates solutions. Additionally, Project Management Director monitors and analyzes project metrics to identify weaknesses or problems and to propose operational improvements and cost savings for future projects. Requires a bachelor's degree. May require a project management certification. Typically reports to top management. The Project Management Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Project Management Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Associate Director, HR Project Office – Portfolio Management
  • EasyHiring
  • Princeton, NJ FULL_TIME
  • We are an EasyHiring recruiting company that is looking for candidates for our partners for the position of Associate Director, HR Project Office – Portfolio Management in New Jersey - Princeton for work in Princeton - NJ, Tampa - FL.

    The Associate Director for Portfolio Management plays a pivotal role within our Human Resources (HR) Project Office by overseeing and optimizing the organization's project portfolio. Reporting directly to the HR Project Office Head, the Portfolio Manager will be responsible for strategically managing, monitoring, and overseeing the execution of multiple projects to ensure alignment with the organization's goals and objectives. This role requires a strong ability to balance competing priorities, manage resources effectively, and make data-driven decisions.

    Key Responsibilities

    Portfolio Management:

    • Define, develop, and maintain the project portfolio strategy in alignment with the organization's business objectives.
    • Evaluate and prioritize project initiatives based on strategic goals, resource availability, and financial constraints.
    • Monitor the portfolio's health, ensuring that projects are on track, and adjust as necessary to meet strategic objectives.
    • Conduct regular portfolio reviews to assess performance, risks, and opportunities.

    Project Oversight:

    • Provide guidance and support to project managers and teams to ensure projects are executed according to defined processes and standards.
    • Assist in resolving escalated project issues and risks, fostering collaboration, and facilitating communication among project stakeholders.
    • Ensure that project objectives, scope, and deliverables align with portfolio goals.

    Resource Allocation:

    • Collaborate with project coordinator(s) to allocate and optimize resources across projects in the portfolio.
    • Identify resource gaps and work with leadership to address staffing needs.
    • Monitor resource utilization and make recommendations for adjustments.

    Financial Management:

    • Develop and manage the portfolio budget, tracking expenditures and ensuring cost-effective project delivery.
    • Identify cost-saving opportunities and potential risks related to project finances.
    • Prepare financial reports and forecasts for senior management.
    • Risk and Issue Management:
    • Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project and portfolio risks.
    • Establish risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
    • Escalate critical issues to the HR Project Office Head and recommend solutions.

    Stakeholder Engagement:

    • Foster positive relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, department heads, and project sponsors.
    • Communicate portfolio status, progress, and performance to stakeholders through regular reporting and presentations.

    Qualifications & Experience

    • Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, human resources, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
    • Project Management Professional (PMP) or PSM/CSM – Professional/Certified Scrum Master certification is highly desirable.
    • Extensive experience with 7 years in project management, business transformation, and/or equivalent, with a track record of successfully managing multiple projects.
    • Proficiency in project management software tools and financial management.
    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
    • Strategic thinking and the ability to align projects with organizational goals.
    • Experience working in a Project Management Office or similar environment is advantageous.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Work Location: On the road

  • 18 Days Ago

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Director of Maintenance
  • Elm Management
  • Doylestown, PA FULL_TIME
  • Now Hiring Full-time Director of Maintenance! Top-paying facility in the area! Health / Dental / Vision insurance Robust all-inclusive PTO package - take off when YOU want FUN and friendly work atmosp...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Management Consulting Project Manager
  • MATHTECH INC
  • Hamilton, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Mathtech is seeking a qualified individual to join our State and Local Consulting Practice as a Management Consulting Project Manager.Position SummaryThis position is responsible for leading and deliv...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Project Engineer, Process Engineering
  • Project Farma
  • Princeton, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Project Farma (PF) is the leading advanced therapy technical operations consulting company in the life science industry. We provide biomanufacturing strategy and execution to start up and established ...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Project Engineer, Testing Engineering
  • Project Farma
  • Princeton, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Project Farma (PF) is the leading advanced therapy technical operations consulting company in the life science industry. We provide biomanufacturing strategy and execution to start up and established ...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Project Engineer, Technical Manufactuing Solutions
  • Project Farma
  • Princeton, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Project Farma (PF) is the leading advanced therapy technical operations consulting company in the life science industry. We provide biomanufacturing strategy and execution to start up and established ...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Operations Assistant
  • EDA CONTRACTORS, INC.
  • Bensalem, PA
  • Company Overview Headquartered in Bensalem PA and founded in 1999, EDA Contractors holds an extensive portfolio of exper...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr Project Manager
  • Abzena Inc.
  • Bristol, PA
  • With extensive experience in developing biologics and bioconjugates, we offer a seamless service delivered by fully inte...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Project Management Office and Professional Services Operations
  • Frontline Education.
  • Wayne, PA
  • Location Requirements: This role is Hybrid to one of our offices: Wayne, PA or Austin, TX. Your role on the team: The Di...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Project Management and Marketing
  • Archdiocese of Philadelphia
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Job title Director of Project Management and Marketing Current holder N/A Reports to Chief Strategy Officer Location Arc...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Director, Global Project Management
  • Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • Join a Legacy of Innovation 110 Years and Counting! Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of inno...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Project Manager
  • Accupac
  • Harleysville, PA
  • Description Project Manager, Full Time Accupac is hiring for a Project Manager to join our team at our Harleysville PA l...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Project manager/Forman/Laborer
  • Pittman Family Construction Llc
  • Quakertown, PA
  • Job Description Job Description Looking for Project manager/ Director of operations/ supervisor/ laborer Pay based on ab...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Project Manager, Owner's Agent
  • Stantec Inc.
  • Belmar, NJ
  • Assistant Project Manager, Owner's Agent - ( 240000P9 ) Description We are strategizing, planning, and implementing proj...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 8.155 square miles (21.122 km2), including 7.648 square miles (19.809 km2) of land and 0.507 square mile (1.313 km2) of water (6.21%). Several bridges across the Delaware River – the Trenton–Morrisville Toll Bridge, Lower Trenton Bridge and Calhoun Street Bridge – connect Trenton to Morrisville, Pennsylvania, all of which are operated by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. Trenton is located near the exact geographic center of the state, which is 5 miles (8.0 km) located southeast of Trenton. The city is so...
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Income Estimation for Project Management Director jobs
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Trenton, New Jersey area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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